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title: St. Paul Bagelry & Deli
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html_text: Since opening the doors of St. Paul Bagelry & Deli in 2007, sisters and co-owners Dodie Green and Peggy Teed have aspired to improve the lives of their customers with New York–style bagels, frothy smoothies, and freshly roasted coffee. Staffers also dole out stacked sandwiches during breakfast and lunch with piping hot cups of coffee and foamy lattes. For morning meetings and group get-togethers, catering trays can be delivered to your door piled high with scones, bagels, and an audio tape of a rooster crowing.

For 30 years, Sweet Chocolat has been a wonderland of handmade chocolates and caramels made onsite each day. The chocolatier has been known to fill the kitchen with song as she lovingly crafts her confections, which infuses each piece with extra sweetness and the uncanny ability to harmonize. In addition to traditional caramels and unorthodox bites such as chocolate-covered potato chips, Sweet Chocolat dispenses boxes of traditional and themed truffles and chocolates and more than 10,000 custom chocolate molds.

Rainbow Foods in Saint Paul is a well-stocked grocery store that serves up fresh produce, refrigerated items and frozen items.
Do you meet your recommended calcium intake? If not, pick up some dairy products and put yourself on the path to a healthier lifestyle.
When you only have time for a quick lunch during your busy workday, heat up a TV dinner from here and enjoy a quick and yummy meal.
People can't get enough of the drinks here that take refreshment to the max.
Enjoy a small, bite-sized snack from Rainbow Foods and cure your hunger pains.
Meat lovers rejoice! From chicken to beef to pork, the meat selection here is sure to please.
H20: The essential element for every human being. Stay hydrated everywhere you go with a bottle from Rainbow Foods.
Don't let the incredible deals for vinegar and oil pass you by. When you shop here, you can stock up on the many varieties of those two ingredients to absolutely transform your cooking.
Whether you are new to the world of cooking or consider yourself a home cook, you will love the selection of spices and seasonings that this store has to offer.
Bread is a kitchen must-have, so pick up some fresh goodness today.
Have you heard about the amazing frozen food offered here? Conveniently priced and designed to save you time where it counts, you'll be amazed you didn't try these dishes sooner.
For breads, cookies, cakes, and pies that will blow your mind, are couple extra sweet ingredients are kitchen must-haves.
If rushing out the door is your morning routine, be sure to pick up a box of cereal for a quick and easy breakfast solution.
This fresh produce here is so tasty it will change the way we think about healthy eating.
Packed with essential nutrients, be sure to try walk away with some delicious fish for dinner.
For food that takes less time to prepare, you'll definitely want to take advantage of the canned food selection at Rainbow Foods.
You'll love the selection of coffee and teas at Rainbow Foods, decaffeinated options available, too!
Bring out your Italian side in the kitchen and create a yummy pasta dish with some noodles from Rainbow Foods.
There's great parking only a short distance from Rainbow Foods.
Bring your grocery list to Rainbow Foods and stock up the fridge.

At Clover Super Foods in Saint Paul, you can save some money while shopping for your weekly grocery items.
Packed with essential nutrients, be sure to try walk away with some delicious fish for dinner.
For cool, refreshing H20, Clover Super Foods' got you covered.
Add some produce to your next dinner plate for a delicious meal jam-packed with vitamins and nutrients.
Keep your energy and mood up all day long with a tasty coffee or refreshing tea from Clover Super Foods.
If you're worried about your protein intake, you'll rest assured that great, delicious meats are available here.
If you're planning out your weekly meals, you will appreciate the assortment of snacks at Clover Super Foods.
Bread is a kitchen must-have, so pick up some fresh goodness today.
Don't let the incredible deals for vinegar and oil pass you by. When you shop here, you can stock up on the many varieties of those two ingredients to absolutely transform your cooking.
All the supplies you need to make a craveworthy dessert are here.
Do you meet your recommended calcium intake? If not, pick up some dairy products and put yourself on the path to a healthier lifestyle.
Stop eating out when you can eat in with any of the frozen food meals offered here.
If you need a quick and easy meal solution for lunch or dinner, consider a tasty TV dinner from here.
What's better than soup on a rainy day? Be sure you have some on hand.
From freshly baked pastas to packaged noodles, Clover Super Foods has all of your pasta necessities.
If you're looking for beverages that will handle all your hydration needs, look no further. This drink will refresh, renew, and refuel your energy.
If rushing out the door is your morning routine, be sure to pick up a box of cereal for a quick and easy breakfast solution.
The seasonings and spices here will make any cook feel like a true chef. Pick some up today.
Save time and money with nearby parking options at Clover Super Foods.
Make sure your cabinets and drawers are filled with only the best food when you shop the shelves at Clover Super Foods.

One of the most-visited restaurants in Saint Paul, Green Mill features wonderful pizza. It's a culinary destination for visitors that want fantastic food.
Defined by its outdoor seating, the restaurant is a fantastic option when the Twin Cities weather is cooperating. There's no specific recommended attire, so feel free to dress casually and comfortably. Also, it's common knowledge that the background noise can get a little loud here.
For those who are interested, the robust menu does feature items that are gluten-free, low-fat, and vegetarian. Plus, it's been tabbed as a nice option for both families with children and large groups. WiFi is available if you want to get some work done, and if you don't feel like eating in, you can always grab your food to go, or just place an order for delivery. Or, if you just want to pop in for a beverage, the restaurant does have a pretty decent selection at its bar.
A staple in the community for 80+ years, Green Mill Restaurant definitely won't leave you disappointed. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby.

For a mouthwatering collection of American classics, Good Earth Roseville serves traditional, no-frills fare.
Those with dietary restrictions--such as vegan, low-fat and gluten-free--will enjoy the menu at Good Earth Roseville.
Enjoy a drink with your dinner — Good Earth Roseville has a full bar to serve up a glass of wine, beer, or more.
Load up the mini-van and bring the kids to Good Earth Roseville — they'll love the menu and scene here as much as mom and dad.
Make the most of the warm summer months by dining outdoors in Good Earth Roseville's beautiful outdoor seating area.
Good Earth Roseville is a local restaurant that accommodates both large and small groups.
Leave the fancy duds at home — patrons at the restaurant dress informally.
A catering menu is also available if you're looking to dazzle the diners at your next shindig.
For those in a hurry, the restaurant lets you take your meal or snack to go.
Patrons have access to free parking in the neighboring lot.
A typical meal at Good Earth Roseville will set you back less than $30.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all available at Good Earth Roseville.

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“I'm not the kind of guy who's going to say ... ‘I only buy local ingredients,’” said Ryan McCaskey, the chef and founder of Chicago’s Michelin-starred Acadia. Instead, the James Beard Award–nominated chef sources many of his ingredients from Maine—and even sources his salmon from New Zealand.In so doing, he’s bucking the burgeoning farm-to-table trend. Chefs like Rick Bayless, Paul Kahan, and Paul Virant—three local luminaries who McCaskey thinks “do it right”—brought the locavore movement to Chicago’s attention. The simultaneous uptick in Chicago farms, especially on the South Side, have made local sourcing increasingly doable.McCaskey, though, hasn’t been converted. He views the local food movement as “a little bit of a double-edged sword.” We chatted about what he views as farm-to-table food movements’ pros and cons.Pro: Farm-to-table reminds him of his time in Maine.He called the state his “second home”—before opening Acadia, he honed his culinary skills at Goose Cove Lodge in Deer Isle—and the lifestyle there centered on local food. That meant daily markets, and “the produce and the food that you get in the local store comes from a farm down the street. [Often] people just come and knock on your door with fresh eggs, fresh chicken, some cheese they made.”McCaskey added, “We didn’t really think about it like, this is a trend. That’s how you live.” (He lived this lifestyle in '90s Maine but said it still endures to this day.)Pro: Local food can have a mysterious X-factor.McCaskey spent the year before his restaurant opened in “very remote parts of Africa.” Even eating three square meals a day, he ended up losing 15 pounds on his travels. “I ate like normal,” he said, still a little bewildered as to how it happened. He has a theory, though: “There’s nothing in their food. There’s no hormones, no weird sprays.” While he knows those non-organic touches are meant to protect consumers, he also hypothesizes that they make American food heavier than African meals.Pro: It’s “the way food should be.” McCaskey elaborated that to him, that means “less manipulated, in it's purest form, you know."Con: It's trendy.And McCaskey is skeptical of trends.“I'm not a big guy on trends and fads, really. Except for our ramen, I think everything else we do I just do it because I want to do it.”Con: Buzzwords can be a marketing ploy.McCaskey thinks that some chefs use words like “organic,” “local,” and “sustainable” to be viewed part of the Bayless cohort mentioned in the intro. “But they just can’t be, in my opinion,” McCaskey added. To be part of that cohort takes talent as well as sourcing savvy. Con: Quality matters more than location.“I just try to find the best,” McCaskey said. He elaborated that while mushrooms might grow in his backyard, he wouldn’t use them over more flavorful ones flown in from Florida.Con: Thoughtful sourcing should be assumed.“I know exactly where pretty much everything comes from on our menu,” McCaskey said. (He even knows the exact hill his blueberries grown on!) “But the thing is, I don't need to use it as a marketing tool because ... people just assume it's going to be really great product. People coming to eat at our restaurant, nobody I think would say, ‘Oh, they're using lesser grade eggs’ or something.”Top photo courtesy of Acadia RestaurantRead more from award-winning chefs:Sean Brock's three key tenets to Southern cookingJoanne Chang's five essential baking tools

Every time chef Emeril Lagasse says “Bam!”, he wins a new culinary award. Or at least, that’s how it can seem. The star chef has won a James Beard Award, an Ivy Award, and been featured in a Smithsonian exhibit. It’s no wonder he runs 10+ restaurants, is always on TV, and typically just goes by “Emeril”—a trick previously reserved for Madonna.During our chat with him, in celebration of Groupon's Summer Tastes, we discovered one of Emeril’s rare non-culinary secrets: he’s a great storyteller. Check out a selection of his stories and snacking secrets below.GROUPON: You first started learning to cook from your mom, Hilda. What did she teach you that you still use today?EMERIL: Calde verde soup. It’s a Portuguese kale soup that is still an essential in my house. My kids ask me all the time to make it and it always brings back a lot of memories. Soups in general are incredibly comforting to me and remind me of my mom and early days cooking together.G: Who is a celebrity, in the food world or outside of it, who’s made you starstruck?E: Julia Child had me starstruck the first time we met. She is a culinary icon who was one of my first mentors. I was working at the Parker House when I first met her. She came in unannounced and wanted me to cook for her. I could definitely feel the pressure but was honored to be able to cook for her.G: What’s a not-super-healthy indulgence you’ll never give up?E: Potato chips, in particular plain Zapp’s potato chips. And they are the best when they are frozen.G: Through your foundation, you do a lot of work with disadvantaged kids. What’s the most surprising thing they’ve taught you about “kids these days”?E: Kids are very resilient and inherently have a positive attitude. I find it so rewarding to help provide tools and resources and empower kids to follow their passions. It’s about helping kids create lasting habits to take with them in whatever endeavors they explore. Kids these days have so many options and opportunities but we have to help them achieve a strong foundation and confidence in order for them to realize these potentials.G: When you’re in New Orleans and not at your own restaurants, what are some of your favorites to dine at?E: New Orleans has so many new restaurants and dining options. Some of my staples that I always go back to are The Galley Seafood (they have a killer seafood boil), Pho Tau Bay (they are currently in the process of relocating, but they serve the best Vietnamese I’ve ever had), and Domilise’s Poboy’s (best poboys in the city).G: What’s an easy way to “kick up” a meal?E: Visit your local wine store and have your wine merchant suggest pairings that will go well with the dishes you’ve selected. This will elevate the meal to more of an event. (Another good trick is to finish savory dishes with a light sprinkling of flaky sea salt or fresh herbs.)G: What is a kitchen tool that most home cooks don’t have, but should?E: A Japanese mandoline. These are inexpensive, easy to store, don’t take up too much space, and allow you to make paper thin slices and/or perfectly uniform julienne of vegetables and fruits.

When I moved from Los Angeles to Chicago, I was surprised to find that what I missed most about my hometown was not the beaches, the mountains, or the uniformly great weather. It was the donuts. Five years and 5,000 half-assed old-fashioneds later, I’ve had time to reflect on why no other American city even comes close to topping LA’s donut game. From Randy’s in Inglewood to Stan’s in Westwood—and all the mom-and-pop shops in between—here are nine reasons why the best donuts in Los Angeles are also the best donuts period.1. A giant donut is literally the first thing you see when you’re flying into the airport.There’s no getting around the fact that LAX is a miserable place. But before visitors to this fair city are greeted with an hour of runway taxiing and searching for lost baggage, they get to feast their eyes on the massive donut that resides permanently atop Randy’s Donuts (805 W. Manchester Blvd.). Brothers Ron and Larry Weintraub co-own this landmark shop, which has appeared in such cinematic masterpieces as Earth Girls are Easy and Volcano. The drive-thru is open 24 hours—just in case you caught the redeye—and the classic jelly is better than any donut in your city.2. It’s not overrun by mediocre chains.Chain donut shops are fine, especially if you’re craving a sad, wilting maple bar and a scalding hot cup of America’s Most Overrated Coffee. But, hey, you know what’s even better? Pretty much every donut shop in Los Angeles. Bostonians may pride themselves on supporting the Big National Chain, but LA—like much of California—has staunchly resisted its intrusion for years. Drive through the city, and you’ll find a mom-and-pop donut shop on nearly every corner. Sure, they may not all be great, but you won’t know that until you try them. Think of it as playing the lottery with the odds stacked in your favor.3. You can get Chinese food and donuts under one roof.If you’ve lived in LA for any reasonable amount of time, you’ve likely stumbled across a shop that sells Chinese food alongside donuts. These small, hole-in-the-wall establishments may owe to the influx of Cambodian immigrants in the 1970s, though their donuts tend to be of the standard American variety. They’re also incredibly inexpensive, so it makes good economic sense to substitute a glazed cruller for a side of white rice. Check out Mom’s Donuts & Chinese Food (601 N. Silver Lake Blvd.) in Silver Lake and discover why LA really is the city where dreams come true.4. “Gourmet” donuts are a stupid fad, but LA even has those.Putting bacon on your donut is a sign of insecurity, and charging $4 for the resulting abomination should be a crime worthy of arrest. It’s not that experimentation is bad, per se, but sometimes a good thing just doesn’t need to be gussied up. The people of LA seem to know this intuitively, which is why you can still find a no-fuss, 50-cent donut everywhere you look. If you have special dietary restrictions, you can always hit up a vegan spot like Breakaway Bakery (5264 W. Pico Blvd.), but here’s a rule to live by: the best donuts belong in your belly, not on Instagram. 5. Shhh. The best donut shop in Chicago is an LA donut shop in disguise.If you live in Chicago, maybe you’ve visited a Stan’s Donuts recently. And while you were there, maybe you thought to yourself, “This is a good donut place.” You were right! But at its jelly-filled core, Stan’s in Chicago is really just a dressed-up version of the original Stan’s (10948 Weyburn Ave.), an unassuming stand in Westwood that’s been churning out the hits since 1965. 6. When New York bakers tried to get all meta-donut, LA beat 'em at their own game.By now you’ve surely heard of the cronut, the half-croissant, half-donut hybrid invented by Chef Dominique Ansel in his New York bakery. Is the cronut necessary? Of course not. But New Yorkers have this annoying habit of thinking they’re the best at everything, so LA was forced to take the cronut and make it even better. Hence the brûléed crullant from Semi Sweet Bakery (105 E. 6th St.) , a cruller-croissant that comes topped with two layers of brûléed sugar. In the low-budget class, the clear winner is the $2 faux-nut from California Donuts (3540 W. 3rd St.). Hey, New York, can you make a $2 cronut?7. Potato flour donuts are common in LA and nearly impossible to find elsewhere.Donuts made with potato flour were once not all that uncommon. Sold under the franchise name of Spudnuts, these donuts could be found everywhere from Alaska to the American South, but the parent company shut down in the late 1970s and independent stores gradually followed suit. Except in LA, that is, where Spudnuts is very much alive and ready to answer the burning question of “What does a potato donut taste like?” (Not like french fries, strangely enough).8. Most LA donut shops are open late, and plenty of them never close.Donuts are fatty, sugary, and inexpensive, which means they’re the perfect food to eat when your inhibitions leave you at 4 a.m. Thankfully, LA has no shortage of donut shops open 24 hours, including the aforementioned Randy’s and California Donuts.9. A donut bought in LA is a victory for the American Dream.There are plenty of reasons to crown LA the donut capital of the world—so many, in fact, that it’s almost silly to even be having this conversation. But the most compelling reasons lie in what kind of country we want America to be. Do we want to live in a country where a hardworking, ever-smiling couple like Ralph and Celia Primo (Primo’s Donuts, 2918 Sawtelle Blvd.) can battle the big chains and emerge victorious? Do we want to live in a country where you can exchange a single dollar bill for the best damn donut of your life? If your answer is “Yes!”, then come to LA. And look out for Randy’s on your way in.Photo illustrations by Mark Mills, GrouponDig in to these other delicious reads:Celebrate Pi Day with Six of America's Best Pies
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